Set to be presented at Metstrade, the new battery-powered SG20 marks another step forward in Smartgyro’s evolution toward quieter, more efficient stabilization.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3C Yacht Services Becomes Smart Gyro’s Newest Dealer, Bringing Advanced Stabilization Technology to Canada SIDNEY, BC – 10 Oct 2025 – 3C
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IWATA, January 19, 2024 – Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that it has recently concluded a stock purchase agreement with Germany’s DEUTZ AG, which owns marine electric propulsion manufacturer Torqeedo, to acquire all of Torqeedo’s shares. This stock acquisition is premised on the acquisition of the clearances, permits, etc., required by competition laws and other regulations.
Torqeedo, a pioneer in the field of electric marine propulsion, offers a wide-ranging lineup of products, from electric outboard and inboard motors to batteries and various other accessories. With sales in the small electric motor market on the rise, mainly in Europe, Torqeedo continues to grow as a company. It also holds many patents related to electric motors, propellers, and electric systems, as well as the R&D capabilities, mass-production equipment, and development resources for next-generation environmental technologies.
Yamaha Motor’s aim in acquiring Torqeedo is to strengthen the Company’s development capabilities in the Electric field of its Marine CASE Strategy, which outlines the general direction for the Marine Products business in the current Medium-Term Management Plan. This acquisition is also meant to accelerate the Company’s efforts for achieving carbon neutrality in the marine industry as well as aid in fast-tracking the establishment of a small electric propulsion lineup. Furthermore, by combining Torqeedo’s assets with Yamaha Motor’s decades of technical expertise and know-how in hull design, marine engines, and more will birth synergies for creating mid-range electric outboard motors as the Company aims to become a leader in the growing market for electric boat propulsion.
By implementing its Marine CASE Strategy, Yamaha Motor will deliver attractive products and services with high added value to its customers and strive to achieve its Marine Long-Term Vision of being a business further increasing the value of the ocean by providing customers with a reliable and rich marine life.
News Release – Jan 2, 2024
3C Yacht Services welcomes it’s latest new business partner – Dawson Murphy, RSE
Dawson originally was an independent contractor helping 3C Yacht Services, but is now a shareholder in 3C Marine & Diesel Ltd. dba 3C Yacht Services.
Dawson recently moved to Victoria from the mainland, and has worked in the trades for 15 years. His extensive experience ranges from heavy equipment to marine. Most of his focus was on heavy equipment repair, but he also has experience in welding, fabrication, carpentry, graphic design, and business.
Dawson discovered a passion for boating after completing a sailing course in 2016 (shout out to Katy at Sea To Sky Sailing!). He’s been interested in all types of vessels ever since. Dawson’s other interests include skydiving, white water rafting, and surfing. Currently Dawson is furthering his adventure passion with attending Flight School to obtain his pilot’s license.
3C is excited to have someone of his caliber, as a shareholder, and working partner.
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https://skilledtradesbc.ca/forms-registration/verify-tradespersons-certification
Use this tool from Skilled Trades BC (formerly ITA-BC) to verify that an individual has been issued a Certificate of Qualification or Red Seal in B.C.
This tool was created by the governing body of Trades BC to allow anyone to quickly verify if someone is claiming they are certified, and to help you protect yourself.
3C Yacht Services provides you with each person’s certification number(s):
∞As a corporate member of Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club, 3C offers a winter discount up to 10% off labour rates to the members of SNSYC. December 1 thru to Feb 28
3C featured in the Business Examiner – April 2023 edition
https://www.calameo.com/businessexaminer/read/006885517567f7438a33d?page=30
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With the colder temperatures now here, we are starting to see the burning issues again with the shore power plugs. With the use of heaters in the boat, the extra draw of electricity through shore power is higher, which seems to be a catalyst in the plugs burning. There are many Internet forums that discuss this issue as it it a growing concern within the industry – especially when it is unsafe and leads to a fire.
We were recently doing an annual engine service on a boat, when we smelt the ‘burning electrical – plastic’ smell, and realized it was the shore power plug – luckily we were there to unplug it, and prevented that potential boat fire!
We have research alternatives, and the SmartPlug system appears to be the best option. They state they have solved the overheating issue with a system that:
- provides 27X more electrical contact
- maximizes electrical transfer
- has a multi-point locking system, and
- has triple weatherproof seals
The Smartplug is easier to use:
- No L-shaped pins – easy to use at night
- Plugs straight in – no twisting required
- no alignment issues
- no cross threading problems
- LED power indicator light – molded cordsets
To help with the reduction of boat fires this winter in our local waters, please contact us for a free inspection of your boat’s shore power!
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